Episode 227 – Backward

Guru changes the format based on user comment. Android will now come ahead of In Other News.

Show Notes

• Android News
  • In Lollipop, VPN clients can offer granular control over which apps use the VPN and which do not.
  • AndroidPIT App Center is closing due to new revised EU requirements.
  • Google adds a Device and Activities tab to their Account Security page to see all devices you are currently logged into Google with.
  • Lollipop may have some problems, with performance suffering the longer you go without a restart. (Bug Report)
• App News
  • Twitter for Android will soon be collecting a list of your installed apps, but don’t worry, you can opt out.
  • Lumific is a solid gallery alternative for those who miss a stock Gallery app. (Play Link)
  • Skype updated, fixes several annoying bugs.
  • Dropbox’s Carousel testing option to delete local copies of uploaded images once storage space got too low.
  • The Time Warner Cable TV app no longer instantly crashes on Lollipop devices. (Play Link)
  • TuneIn Radio gets material update, plus Chromecast Support. (Play Link)
  • United Airlines adds onboard streaming to its Android app in addition to laptop support.
  • Lollipop’s incoming call banner is available in the form of an app for earlier versions of Android called L-Call. (Play Link)
• In Other News
  • EU wants the right to be forgotten for Google to be forgotten to extend worldwide
  • European Parliament votes in favor of breaking up Google into search and commercial
  • The Supreme Court is about to tackle online threats for the first time
  • According to Google, Barack Obama is the King of the United States. Guru prefers Emperor Norton.
  • The E-Label Act passes, allows the removal of labeling from the exterior of devices with displays in favor of software menus.

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